Pets Archive
‘Bison Know Best’
My Brothers’ Farm is using its bison to center soil health and sustainable farming
Austin Larson, one of the three eponymous brothers of My Brothers’ Farm, lives and works on a 320-acre plot near Creswell and Pleasant Hill. Although … Continue reading
Joe, Honey and Rose Lowndes
A UO professor has a passion for political science and dogs, too
“She’s very sweet, maybe a little neurotic,” UO professor Joe Lowndes says. “Very focused.” He’s referring to his dog, Honey, who is a nine-and-a-half year … Continue reading
Dr. Dolittle
Eugene bar owner has an extended family
Emily Chappell, co-owner of Old Nick’s Pub, is otherwise known by her friends as “Dr. Dolittle.” That’s because she has a horse, three cats, a … Continue reading
Healing Those Who Heal
A doctor and his dog brave COVID-19 together
At Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center, Dr. Mark Brauner works strange hours — and he’s virtually always on call. When COVID-19 began ramping up in March, … Continue reading
Mike and Max
Even university presidents can dream of getting to know man’s best friend
When he was a boy growing up in New York, Mike Schill wanted a dog. His parents said, “No.” Flash forward a few decades, and … Continue reading
The Strength Within
A famous local blind horse can do more than most sighted horses
Endo the Blind meanders over to the fence on the far side of his indoor arena in Springfield. The horse doesn’t have any eyes, but … Continue reading
One-of-a-Kind Dogs
Luvable Dog Rescue offers a second chance for dogs with disabilities
In Liesl Wilhardt’s home, how your snout looks isn’t really that big of a deal. Wilhardt’s two dogs, Picasso and Wacku, have gained fame around … Continue reading
Hey Corgis!
Pizza and puppies. Name a more iconic duo.
If you’ve recently been to the corner of 19th and Agate for a scoop of Prince Pückler’s or an evening at Beppe and Gianni’s, you … Continue reading
Running Rough
Meet the Oregon Ruff Runners, your dog’s best friends
Everyone’s looking for a way to take the edge off these days, even our dogs. Boredom, depression, loneliness — emotional distress is not limited to … Continue reading